Position at Museum of Fine Arts, Boston

Assistant Furniture Conservator
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston
The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston is accepting applications for an
assistant furniture conservator to join the Furniture and Frame
Conservation lab. The successful candidate will examine, study, and
treat a wide range of American and European furniture and frames for
exhibition in the Museum's new American Wing, due to open in 2010,
and renovated European galleries. The Museum's collections include
a comprehensive range of furniture and other wooden objects from
America, Europe and Asia from the 17th to the 20th centuries.
Research and technical examination of the collections will be
encouraged. Candidates must have a graduate degree in conservation
or equivalent training. Experience with gilding and upholstery
conservation would be an advantage. This is a two-year, term
position with the possibility of renewal.
Please send cover letter, resume and two letters of recommendations
to
Myriam Negron
Sr. Human Resources Manager
Museum of Fine Arts, Boston,
465 Huntington Ave.
Boston MA 02115
or email her your credentials at mnegron<-a t->mfa< . >org. For any specific
inquiries about the position please contact
Gordon Hanlon
Head of Furniture and Frame Conservation
617-369-3343
ghanlon<-a t->mfa< . >org
Only those selected for interviews will be contacted. We are an
equal opportunity employer committed to diversity.
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